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Finding the Third Proportional to 460,766 and 958,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 460,766 and 958,304 is: 1,993,086.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,766 : 958,304 = 958,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,766/958,304 = 958,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,766x = 958,304 × 958,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,766x = 918,346,556,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,346,556,416/460,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993,086.63

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